I did it!- 21Km later..

While a year ago I completed a 5km run, I never thought that a Half Marathon was something I would even consider or achieve. Lets see, that's 21 km the equivalent of 13.1 MILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....... just typing that gives me the chills. Hahaha

How little do we know of ourselves and the potential within. Somehow I was persuaded otherwise and took on the challenge of upping my game from 5km to 21km. It was not easy I assure you, but I stayed with it.

I started training back in May of this year up until two days shy of the race date in October. Nervousness was evident and I kept thinking " what am I doing?" There was no turning back though, I am not a quitter and I truly endeavor to try and complete all those things I start out to do. So in the midst of fear and things in the natural saying I was not qualified, I persevere.

All prepped- pre race event!!!

Two weeks later. What was I afraid of in the first place. I aced it. I ran that race with such comfort and ease that even in the end when people were seen sprinting to cross and make a perfect time I was jogging in with a smile of victory and accomplishment. Thankful and grateful for the journey and the ability to finish.

Just before the race started!

Victory! Exiting the race!

How many times have we disqualified ourselves from stepping out in faith in a particular area in our lives? How often have we underestimated ourselves? If nothing else this journey has thought me that I do have some untapped potential. There are things yet to be discovered but I won't know them until I step out and dare to attempt.

How about you? Are there things you are wanting to do? Being prompted to try and or upgrade? Maybe a skill you want to explore and see where it takes you? Whatever it is, I say go for it. Life is too short to not try. The right time is now!

Being 30 for this year has reminded me of this. So cheers to the next challenge, the next goal, the next dream, the next milestone.

God bless, 

UtaC

I did it!(At home-Post race)